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What precisely is wrong with playing on the road?

By ⋅ July 29, 2009 ⋅ One comment

It’s a sorry state of affairs when kids are hassled for playing in a quiet residential street.

Beware of the danger zone

By ⋅ July 18, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

A well-designed mudflap reminds cyclists to stay clear of the danger zone on the inside of a turning truck.

For whom the bell tolls?

By ⋅ February 19, 2008 ⋅ 8 comments

I always thought that, in context, the purpose of a ringing bike bell was obvious. Apparently I was wrong.

No play please, we’re American

By ⋅ May 10, 2006 ⋅ One comment

In the USA, some school districts are banning playground equipment, games of tag, and even running in the playground. What the …?

“That’s not what I expected”

By ⋅ March 15, 2006 ⋅ 2 comments

Ponderings about trail engineering and blind corners on the daily commute.

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